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Chakisse Newton, named in 2009 by Toastmasters International as one of the 10 best speakers in the world, is a keynote speaker at the KC/IABC BCS on Feb. 15. She will share practical tips and techniques to improve every communication, whether written or verbal, professional or personal. Chakisse will show why most communications fail, how to avoid communication pitfalls, how to increase productivity with better communication skills and how to communicate effectively with different types of personalities.

About KC/IABC
KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We're also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

Join us Jan. 17, for lunch at Brio on the Plaza (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) with special guest Mike Goff, chief marketing officer at Premier Sports Management. Mike will share lessons for every business communicator based on his experience leading Sprint's efforts to partner with the FIFA World Cup. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/aswttjx

More on Mike and his presentation
When the cup came to the United States in 1994, Mike led Sprint's initiative to utilize international soccer as a platform for establishing the brand internationally, and building business and consumer loyalty domestically. Learn how Goff led a team that used this international platform to build Sprint's business and establish a roadmap for how the company used lifestyle marketing, both at a national level as well as locally, and with sports, entertainment and media properties.

About KC/IABC
The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry.

In addition to our membership, our chapter's activities include hundreds more communicators who are not yet members but join us for luncheons, conferences or special interest groups. Non-members are welcome at all of our events.

Breakdown intro music courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Anna Lewis, director of the Business Communicators Summit, shares about our keynote speakers, breakout sessions and opportunities for networking at our daylong Feb. 15 event. Keynoters at the summit are Brent Gleeson, Sam Harrison and Chakisse Newton. Learn more and register: http://kc.iabc.com/business-communicators-summit/

About KC/IABC
The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry.

In addition to our membership, our chapter's activities include hundreds more communicators who are not yet members but join us for luncheons, conferences or special interest groups. Non-members are welcome at all of our events.

Perry Puccetti is president and CEO of The Triple I Corp., an Overland Park-based technology consultancy. On Nov. 15, he'll use his expertise to help business communicators evaluate when and how to most effectively use mobile communication. Instead of focusing on merely the technology ("We need an app now!") Perry advocates that communicators clear identify their audiences and goals. He'll also review three areas that every mobile strategy should focus on: revenue, brand and productivity. Register for the breakfast at Kansas City Cafe here: http://tinyurl.com/a446dy7

About KC/IABC
The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry.

In addition to our membership, our chapter's activities include hundreds more communicators who are not yet members but join us for luncheons, conferences or special interest groups. Non-members are welcome at all of our events.

Seven myths of social media can hold you and your organization back from the promise of communicating with impact and clarity. Do you know what these myths are and how they may be frustrating your efforts? Justin, a digital strategist for Fleishman-Hillard Kansas City, has years of expertise in helping businesses connect with consumers via social media. Join him for some myth busting at our luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Brio on the Country Club Plaza. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/8tdzoer

The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry.

Andy Tretiak, chief marketing officer with Sporting Kansas City, will speak at KC/IABC on Thursday, Sept. 20, on "Success with a Brand New Brand." Listen in and join us at Brio on the Plaza to learn brand lessons applicable to any business. Learn more and register here: http://tinyurl.com/9g8qybz

The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry.

Darren Mark of Scenic Road Productions is our guest at our Thursday, Aug. 23, luncheon on "Tips for Better Video Storytelling." Darren, a former TV producer and news reporter, shares in this podcast why he made the jump to running his own company and why video storytelling matters to corporations like never before.

Rachel Hack spoke to KC/IABC on what Google Fiber means to Kansas City business communicators. A major announcement on Google Fiber is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, and you sign up for an email alert here: https://fiber.google.com/savethedate/

The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations.

Rachel Hack, community manager with Google in Kansas City, gives a thumbnail of her upcoming July 19 talk at KC/IABC's luncheon at Brio on the Plaza. Listen in now for a teaser and be sure to join us as Rachel explains why Google chose Kansas City and why business communicators need to be in the know as its network gets ready to go live.

Podcast Summary

The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry. Learn more at www.kc.iabc.com.

The Kansas City chapter of IABC, 2012 International Chapter of the Year, includes approximately 200 members, in and around Kansas City, who are employed as communications professionals for major corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations. Many KC/IABC members are self-employed as freelancers or run their own companies. IABC Kansas City also welcomes student members and works with local IABC student chapters serving as a resource for young communicators entering the industry. Learn more at www.kc.iabc.com.